At Rice -- 2014-2015: Conference USA All-Academic Team in 2015... Did not see game action in first two seasons with the program... Worked hard to join his teammates for the 2015 fall training program, where he continued his progress to help the Owls as a right-handed pitcher.

High School -- A 2013 graduate of Ball High School in Galveston, Tex.... Four-year varsity starter... Three-time all-District 24-4A selection... Two-time All-Galveston County selection and two-time Houston Area Baseball Coaches Association all-star... Served two seasons as the team captain and helped the Tornados win two District 24-4A titles... Helped squad go 17-8 and reach the 4A regional quaterfinals... Went 4-3 with a save while maintaining a 2.81 ERA in 32.1 innings of mound work as a junior... Hit .329 with 23 RBI and 21 runs scored in 35 games to help the Tors reach the bi-district playoffs in 2012... Coached by Steve Hecker.

Personal -- Full name: Nicholas David Orewiler... Born: January 1, 1995 in Fostoria, Ohio... Parents: Ryan and Katherine Orewiler of Galveston... Older brother, Austin, pitched two seasons for the Owls before being selected in the 14th round of the 2015 Major League Draft by the Cincinnati Reds... College: Lovett